It should not come as much of a surprise at all that the dahlia tattoo is as popular as it is considering its symbolism and its lovely look. Of all the flower tattoos that you could possibly get, the dahlia tattoo is one of the more beautiful flowers in our opinion. It could be the different variations of color that the dahlia flower gives us. It could also be how the petals of this flower have so many layers. The way this flower grows gives it the look of a kaleidoscope which is a cool geometric design by most accounts. We will discuss the some of the meanings behind the dahlia flower and why people love to get this inked on their skin. We’ll also talk about the different ways this can be tatted and the many variations of this floral masterpiece.

The dahlia flower was named after Anders Dahl who was an 18th century botanist from Sweden. Ironically, the dahlia happens to be the national flower of Mexico. The people of Mexico seemed to have chosen one unique and beautiful flower to represent their country. The coolest thing about this flower is that it blooms throughout the growing season and comes in so many shapes and colors. Because of the variations of the dahlia flower, it has become a mainstay for florists and landscapers alike. This flower also has a great deal of symbolic meaning stemming from the Victorian era and it’s used to express many different feelings and personal thoughts as well.

The dahlia flower is truly unique because it doesn’t follow the rules of always looking a certain way. It’s generally characterized by the petal formation and how they form rings stacked on top of one another. These flowers come in different sizes, heights, colors and petal shapes. The dahlia flower can grow up to 6 feet tall with flowers that bloom to over 12 inches in diameter. Other dahlia flowers can be as small as one foot with a two inch flower diameter. In addition, the petals themselves can be round or pointed with different patterns on them. It just goes to show you this versatile flower can fit any personality for a tattoo.